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The Israel Defense Forces, also known as the IDF, is the army of the State of Israel, established in 1948 alongside the Jewish state. It is the central defense force of the State of Israel, and consists of three branches: air, sea, and land. Service in the army is mandatory for Israelis, and it is considered one of the strongest armies in the Middle East. The army is headed by the Chief of Staff. Today it is led by the 23rd Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi.
IDF troops in southern Lebanon

2 min

Defense News

Hezbollah launches largest drone swarm attack on Israel's northern border

A security source warns of growing threat of simultaneous multi-drone attacks: 'Even if you manage to capture two or three, there are others trying to tail you'

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President Donald Trump waves from the stairs of Air Force One as he boards upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Tuesday, May 12, 2026, for a trip to China to meet President Xi Jinping.

2 min

Defense News

Trump says solving Iran's nuclear program is more important than Americans' economic pain | LIVE BLOG

The US president said Americans' financial struggles play no role in his decision-making on the Iran war, saying the only thing that motivates him is preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appoints Major General Roman Goffman as the next head of the Mossad

3 min

Politics

High Court weigh petitions against appointment of Roman Gofman as Israel's Mossad Chief

This, amid controversy over the alleged use of a minor in a military influence operation - testing the limits of the PM's authority over Israel’s intelligence services

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قوات الجيش اللبناني جنوب لبنان، ابريل 2026

3 min

Defense News

IDF crosses Litani River, reaching one of deepest points in southern Lebanon

Tunnel ambushes, drone attacks, and close-quarters combat leave eight soldiers lightly wounded as Oketz attack dogs injured while chasing fleeing terrorists

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US President Donald Trump, archive

1 min

Defense News

Trump reportedly frustrated with Iran talks, considering to resume combat operation | LIVE BLOG

Iran's National Security Committee parliament spokesperson warns Tehran could start enriching uranium to 90% if attacked again

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جندي إسرائيلي  في جنوب لبنان يلتقط صورة مع تمثال "مريم العذراء" ويضغ في فمها سيجارة

2 min

Diplomacy & defense

IDF sentences soldiers to military prison over desecration of Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon

The commander of division 162 summarizes the investigation as the IDF states it 'views the incident with great severity' and respects all religious symbols

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Le président Donald Trump s'entretient avec des propriétaires de petites entreprises dans le grand hall de la Maison-Blanche, le lundi 4 mai 2026, à Washington.

1 min

Defense News

Trump: Iran ceasefire is on life support, considering renewing Hormuz 'Project Freedom' | LIVE BLOG

Trump: The Kurds disappointed us; we sent some guns with ammunition, and they were supposed to be delivered, but they kept it

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Air Force plane takes off for an attack in Iran, March 2026

6 min

Analysis & Opinion

Why the WSJ Iraq-base scoop was a deliberate strategic reveal

Satellite imagery confirms the site, as timed disclosure is seen as a calculated move to project power and pressure Iran at a critical diplomatic moment

Read time: 6 min.


Eyal Zamir

2 min

Defense News

Eyal Zamir warns: "The reserve army will collapse in on itself"

At a closed-door meeting, Zamir warned against a burden that has become, in his view, unsustainable for the reservists who have been mobilized for many months on multiple fronts.

Read time: 2 min.


ARCHIVES — Le porte-avions USS Dwight D. Eisenhower et d’autres navires de guerre traversent le détroit d’Ormuz en direction du golfe Persique, le dimanche 26 novembre 2023.

1 min

Defense News

Iran sends response to proposal without resolving US demand for nuclear and uranium commitments- report | LIVE BLOG

Tehran's response to the US proposal focuses on ending the war on all fronts, especially Lebanon, Iranian state media reports

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Troupes de Tsahal dans la région de Rafah, dans le sud de la bande de Gaza

2 min

West Bank & Gaza Strip

Despite Hamas refusal to disarm, Israel is not planning a ground op. in Gaza

“Every missile spent on Hamas right now is a missile we won’t have against Hezbollah or Iran.”

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Un soldat place une cigarette dans la bouche d’une statue de la Vierge Marie à Debel, dans le sud du Liban, sur une photo diffusée en ligne le 6 mai 2026

2 min

Society

Israeli soldier investigated after viral photo shows cigarette placed in Virgin Mary statue

Responding to criticism, the IDF reiterated its commitment to respecting “freedom of religion and worship,” as well as religious sites and symbols of all faiths.

Read time: 2 min.


FILE: Gaza border

2 min

Society

Additional IDF soldiers indicted over large-scale smuggling operation into Gaza

The operation reportedly generated between 6.5 and 7 million shekels ($2.3 million)

Read time: 2 min.


A drone fly above the Gilboa region north Israel.

2 min

Defense News

IDF to equip troops with shotguns to counter drone threat in Lebanon, i24NEWS learns

Military officials estimate that the introduction of these measures could reduce the risk of injury from drone attacks by as much as 80%

Read time: 2 min.


Ship catches fire off UAE coast at Fujairah port

2 min

Defense News

Iran launches over 15 missiles at UAE, IDF raises alert level of some units | LIVE BLOG

UAE: Three Indian nationals moderately injured after Iranian drone strike on Fujairah oil facility

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2 min

Defense News

Israel initiates project to counter drone threats in sweeping military upgrade plan

Netanyahu: 'We will add 350 billion shekels to the defense budget to produce armaments in Israel and reduce dependence on foreign countries. A project to counter drone threats is underway'

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 F-15IA squadron from Boeing

3 min

Diplomacy & defense

Israel approves purchase of F-35, F15IA fighter jet squadrons in buildup plan

The defense ministry says the acquisition marks the first step in a 350-billion-NIS long-term military expansion

Read time: 3 min.


US Army personnel and other officials monitor screens displaying imagery of the Gaza Strip during a media tour of a newly established joint command center operated by the U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) inside the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), archive

2 min

West Bank & Gaza Strip

Western source says Hamas disarmament talks stalled for weeks

Diplomat reports “no tangible progress” and limited engagement as the coordination mechanism continues despite shutdown claims

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Airstrikes on Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side, April 29, 2026

3 min

Defense News

IDF issues evacuation warning to 11 towns in southern Lebanon

Israel limits operations under US-backed understandings despite continued Hezbollah rocket fire

Read time: 3 min.


President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Miami International Airport, in Miami, Saturday May 2, 2026

2 min

Defense News

Trump tells Israeli media: ‘I studied Iran’s new proposal, it is not acceptable to me’ | LIVE BLOG

Key sticking point remains issue of enriched uranium, source tells i24NEWS

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visiting the Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel.

3 min

Israel-Hamas war

Report of U.S. planning to shut down Civil-Military Coordination Center in Israel is false, Board of Peace says

According to a Reuters report, the CMCC's functions to be transferred to an international civilian taskforce

Read time: 3 min.


Gaza Flotilla activists

3 min

Israel-Hamas war

Israel transfers all Gaza flotilla activists to Greece, brings two suspects for questioning

Netanyahu praises the navy for 'complete success' as the Foreign Ministry calls the mission a legitimate enforcement of naval blockade

Read time: 3 min.


President of the United States Donald Trump in a briefing to journalists at the White House, 31.03.26

2 min

Defense News

Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal, 'not sure we're going to get a deal' | LIVE BLOG

Trump briefed on fresh strike plans as Strait of Hormuz remains closed and global oil prices surge; US may deploy hypersonic missile to Middle East against Iran - report

Read time: 2 min.


Un drone transporte un drapeau du mouvement libanais Hezbollah au-dessus d'Aaramta, à la frontière israélienne, le 21 mai 2023.

2 min

Middle East

Hezbollah touts deadly new drone tech in their fight with Israel

Since March 2nd, Hezbollah used fiber-optic cables on drones to avoid electronic jamming by Israel. Hezbollah credits these new drones as being responsible for recent deadly attacks against the IDF

Read time: 2 min.


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